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31 March 2025

Newsletter – February 5, 2025

LLMs are revolutionizing industries, but scaling an AI startup is no easy feat. In his latest blog, the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund’s Managing Partner, Chon Tang, shares why founders face both massive opportunities and unique challenges – from unpredictable AI outputs to investor skepticism. “Technology is NOT your moat… everywhere I look, things are headed towards commoditization.” His advice? Stay close to your customers, embrace iteration, and never give up. Ready to build the future? Apply to SkyDeck by February 14 here and read Tang’s blog here.
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